Overview

This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. In this course, you will advance your skills in virtual machine management, learning techniques like using templates, cloning, and content libraries to deploy and customize VMs. The course will also cover powerful features such as vMotion and Storage vMotion, as well as managing VM snapshots. Additionally, you will explore resource management in a virtualized environment, including CPU and memory concepts, and tools to monitor resource usage, set alarms, and report events. The course then moves into vSphere clustering, including the creation and management of DRS and HA clusters, as well as VMware Fault Tolerance. You will also learn the intricacies of vSphere Lifecycle Management, using tools like vCenter Server Update Planner and VMware Lifecycle Manager to manage updates, validate compliance, and handle ESXi host upgrades. By the end of this course, you will have mastered advanced management and lifecycle techniques for VMware environments. This course is perfect for professionals seeking advanced knowledge in VMware vSphere, resource management, and lifecycle management. It is ideal for system administrators and IT professionals looking to deepen their skills in virtual infrastructure management.

Syllabus

Virtual Machine Management

In this module, we will explore the complete lifecycle of virtual machine management in a vSphere 7 environment. You'll learn how to efficiently deploy VMs using templates and content libraries, as well as customize them to suit various workloads. The module also covers advanced operations such as vMotion, Storage vMotion, and VM snapshot management to ensure performance and availability.

Resource Management and Monitoring

In this module, we will dive into the core concepts of CPU and memory management within a virtualized environment. You will learn how to leverage various tools to monitor resource usage, ensuring optimal performance. Additionally, we will cover how to set up and use alarms to proactively monitor and respond to system conditions and events.

vSphere Clusters

In this module, we will focus on the creation and management of vSphere clusters, specifically DRS and HA clusters. You will gain an understanding of the underlying architecture of vSphere HA and learn how to configure and manage these clusters to enhance resource allocation and ensure high availability. Additionally, the module covers VMware vSphere Fault Tolerance (FT) for protecting critical workloads from disruptions.

vSphere Lifecycle Management

In this module, we will explore the essential tools and techniques for managing the lifecycle of your vSphere environment. You will learn how to efficiently plan and apply updates using vCenter Server Update Planner and VMware vSphere Lifecycle Manager. Additionally, we will cover host compliance validation, updating ESXi hosts with baselines, and upgrading VMware Tools and VM hardware to ensure optimal performance and compatibility.